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b. Grants will have the greatest impact on organizations building their capacity, and prioritize organizations that offer mental health services for LGBTQ youth, re-entry programs and support for system impacted youth, as well as counseling and preventative services for youth. 3. Allocate New Funding for a New Pilot Program that Provides Paid Job Opportunities for Undocumented Youth that are Non-DACA Recipients within City Government a. Establish a pilot program to provide PAID job and internship opportunities for Undocumented Youth that are non-DACA recipients for the 2023-2024 FY. b. Undocumented youth without DACA are currently not eligible for existing paid job opportunities and internships that the City provides. 4. Increase Funding for Youth Service Programs and Establish a City Youth Center a. Expand existing opportunities such as cost-free sports programs, fitness centers, and skill development training for youth. b. Create a Youth -led center that offers wraparound mental health services, free recreational activities, college and career readiness resources, and a safe space for youth in need. Context Police Oversight: Last fall, the Council responded to a longstanding community demand by passing a historic Commission. As part of the 2022-2023 FY Budget Cycle, the Council allocated $1 million to fund the newly established Commission, enabling the hiring of one support staff and an Independent Director to oversee the Commission. The Council must rollover this previous budget commitment and ensure these positions are filled for the Calendar year. Residents deserve a well funded and robust Police Oversight Commission that is adequately staffed and resourced. Context CBO Grants: The FY 2022-2023 Budget included a budget allocation of $150,000 for three $50,000 grants to CBOs. The priority was CBOs that offer crucial mental health services for LGBTQ youth, re-entry programs and support for system impacted youth, as well as counseling and preventative services for youth. It is vital for the City to sustain and expand its support for CBOs that provide essential services to youth and residents as a whole. Therefore, we request the Council to consider increasing the allocation for CBO grants to $200,000 to provide four grants of $50,000 each. This funding would provide four organizations with support to expand their reach and impact, and help the City further address the diverse needs of our youth population more effectively. Context Youth Funding: The City is one of the youngest Cities in Orange County, with one in four residents being less than 18 years old and the average age being 32.6 years old, according to the U.S. Census. This demographic %•